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Two + hours of Westerns and Science FictionFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Old Friend. After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt!Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Caesers Wife. Jeremiah "The Avenger" Smoot hires Paladin to be his bodyguard. Will Jeremiah "The Avenger" use his guns once again? Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case Of The Packing House Combine. Duece Ziderman offers Chad only 8 cents a pound for Chad's cattle. Chad Remington remains loyal to Lizzie McComb's cattle buying service.Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast March 20, 1957, 66 years ago, Protection. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. Whatever you do, don't Lesnerize! Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 20, 1942, 84 years ago. Lum catches Abner and Cedric printing counterfeit $10 bills and tells them they may go to jail. However, it's Lum who gets caught by Mr. Adams!Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
An hour of Western Adventure.First, a look at this date in history.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 10, 1952, 71 years ago, Hinka-Do. Tough-talking Mamie takes over the Longhorn Saloon, and the old manager has disappeared! Next the news from 71 years ago.Followed by Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast October 10, 1952, 71 years ago, Todd Ford. When a young miner is shot and his claim stolen, Chad Remington battles evil Rocky Carew and his henchmen. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 10, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum's Broken Leg. Lum has suddenly developed a romantic interest in Miss Fredericks, the new school teacher.
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 19, 1953, Fort Disaster. An old Army stockade named "Fort Disaster" has been re-opened in order to deal with, "The Dallas Kid." Colonel Carpenter is shot and killed. Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 19, 1935, Squire to be arrested. Dick Huddleston and Grandpappy Spears force Lum into action.I'm done fighting with my doctors. A variety of health issues have led me to a decision that I hoped I wouldn't have to make for a couple of more years.Classic Radio Theater will end June 30, 2023.I want to thank everyone who made this show possible over the years. I know it's only about three weeks for stations to make alternate programming arrangements, but it's a choice that I had to make. I'm nearing 70 years of age, and the grind of producing these shows is just too much.It has been my honor and pleasure to serve you these past eight years.#Classic-Radio #Old-Time-Radio #Western #Frontier-Town #Reed-Hadley #Comedy #Lum-and-Abner
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 24, 1953, 70 years ago, The Case of Water Troubles. Kerr and Leech ask Chad Remington to help them against the homesteaders in Sundown Valley, who are using their water rights. Remington declines to assist them. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Chad Remington is an aspiring new lawyer in the big city whose world and dreams are turned upside down by the news of his father's murder back in the small ranching town of Dos Rios where he was raised. His quest to bring the killer to justice serves as the springboard to an unexpected new […]
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 27, 1953, 70 years ago, The Case of the Maverick Town Mystery. Why are the Mexican couple who are running a restaurant being run out of town?Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originlly broadcast February 27, 1953, The Case of Mr Knutson. Doc Slavin and his henchman "Cinco" kill the land agent to keep Danish Dairy farmers from moving to Sunbeam Valley. Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 27, 1953, All Sponsors Buy the Same Hour on VPR.Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast December 12, 1952, The Case of Felipe Gomez. Chad Remington defends a Mexican framed for murder. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast December 12, 1946, Duncan Hines arrives on Monday. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast October 10, 1952, Todd Ford. When a young miner is shot and his claim stolen, Chad Remington battles evil Rocky Carew and his henchmen. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 10, 1956. Primrose Camp is scared stiff, with plenty to hide. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast September 26, 1952, Return to Dos Rios. First show of the series. Chad Remington is a two-fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. His sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon (Wade Crosby), speaks in a W.C. Fields accent. Chad gets revenge on his father's killers and clears the name of the innocent Indian who was lynched for the crime. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, Feed ‘em and Weep. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
If you know anything about the Frontier maybe you know Dos Rios the home town of Chad Remington not only the only practising lawyer in the town but in the whole county. The early Spanish settled his section of the country and the Spanish influence is still evident wherever you go and it is not at all unusual for a Layer to get in to gun trouble because of it. Duration: 27:45 Starring: Jeff Chandler Broadcast Date: 14th November 1952
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast July 24, 1953, The Badlands Slash Stoner and his men have been tearing down the fences of the ranch owned by Judy McGovern. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 24, 1956. An air tight alibi gets ventilated. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 17, 1953, The Case of Oil Trouble. Chief Blue Fox has signed over the oil drilling rights on the tribe's land to K.C. Lenard, an unscrupulous promoter from Kansas City. Also The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast April 17, 1945, Dead Man's Paradise. Two killers are trapped in the quicksand bogs outside New Orleans.
On I ask the question, “Do you like stories about the old west?” If you do then you are in for a treat. On These Are Your Stories we have two campfire-style ghost tales that are right out of the old west. Then we debut an OTR series called Frontier Town. This series had a short run in 1949, but the adventures were amazing. Even our audible review takes us into the world of Louis L'Amour. So are you ready for western stuff? Press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Opening Of Tioga Reserve Our featured story for this week comes from an OTR western series Frontier Town. It was syndicated by Bruce Eells Productions. The 30-minute program was broadcast in 1949 and ran for 47 episodes. The main character was Chad Remington. His quest to bring his father's killer to justice served as a springboard for a career as a crime-fighting attorney in the small town of Dos Rios. We will hear episode #9 and it is titled The Opening Of Tioga Reserve. Cherokee has a plan to rent horses to the participants of a land run. Other Stories Include - Death By Cave Gas, Sackett's Land, Vulture City, The Ghost Of Swamp Park, and The Opening Of Tioga Reserve Program Links: On today's show Brandon Miller of Fort Worth Texas shares his ghost town experience. He sent two photos for us and you can see them . Ron's Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 13, 1953, Oliver Baldwin. A rancher is shot after the deed on a land sale had been changed from 300 to 3000 acres. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 13, 1956. A confrontation with the contractor.
We're heading west this week with three old time radio cowboy crimesolvers. First, William Conrad is US Marshal Matt Dillon in "Chester's Murder" from Gunsmoke (originally aired on CBS on January 15, 1955). Then, Jeff Chandler trades Michael Shayne's fedora for a pair of spurs as western attorney Chad Remington in the syndicated drama Frontier Town. We'll hear him in "The Case of Felipe Gomez." Finally, big screen western star Joel McCrea is Ranger Pearson in "The White Suit" from Tales of the Texas Rangers (originally aired on NBC on November 5, 1950).
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast December 26, 1952, 69 years ago, The Guns of Wrath. A gang of crooks trapped in a canyon takes a hostage and blow up the dam.
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast November 14, 1952, The Case of the Chavez Family. Senor Nagle comes to Dos Rios claiming all the land in the Valley, and he has the documents to prove it! Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 14, 1947, A stolen car wrapped in red tape.
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast June 19, 1953, 68 years ago, Fort Disaster. An old Army stockade named "Fort Disaster" has been re-opened in order to deal with, "The Dallas Kid." Colonel Carpenter is shot and killed.
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 5, 1953, 68 years ago, On The Prod. Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall!.
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 15, 1953, Open Range. A Texan homesteader is defending himself again rancher Sy Davenport. On whose land has a fence been built? Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast May 15, 1935, Squire Skimp heads to Chicago. Squire Skimp offers to help dispose of all the hogs...for a price!
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 8, 1953, Trouble Rides the Rails. Sherwood is building a railroad and has labor troubles...lots of them. Chad Remington and Cherokee O'Bannon are hired to keep the reels rolling. Also Rosemary, originally broadcast May 8, 1947. Bill Roberts and his "old" wife Audrey are living in a rundown farmhouse in Meadville. Bill is worried about the health of little Jessica, who's obviously sick. Audrey is not exactly an ideal wife and mother. In fact, hoo boy, is she a louse!
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast December 12, 1952, 68 years ago, The Return of the Badmen. Chad Remington defends a Mexican framed for murder.
Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast November 21, 1952, 68 years ago, The Opening of Tioga Reserve. . Chad Remington tackles "Laredo" during the Tioga land rush, and is ambushed and shot!
Chad Remington received a long letter a desperate cry for help from people he’d never seen from a part of the country he’d never been to and hardly even heard of. He was sitting in his office above the Dos Rios livery discussing it with Cherokee O’Bannon. Dust storms had made Mr Newsom’s farm and his neighbor’s farm worthless and they wanted some legal advice on how to obtain new land from the government. Duration: 27:59 Starring: Jeff Chandler, Wade Crosby Broadcast Date: 27th February 1953
“Frontier Town eh? Yes, I guess that’s what most folks would call Dos Rios, a frontier town, loud and lusty, tough and tumbling like a score of other frontier towns, El Paso, Cheyenne, Tombstone. The only difference probably is the name of the town, Dos Rios, Spanish for two rivers. My name is Remington, Chad Remington, born in Dos Rios twenty odd years ago, reared there until I went upstate to school to study law. And I wouldn’t have come back I guess if I hadn’t got word that my father was found murdered, murdered in cold blood. . . ” Duration: 30:21 Starring: Jeff Chandler Broadcast Date: 26th September 1952
Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 8, 1953, Trouble Rides the Rails. Sherwood is building a railroad and has labor troubles...lots of them. Chad Remington and Cherokee O'Bannon are hired to keep the reels rolling. Also Rosemary, originally broadcast May 8, 1947. Bill Roberts and his "old" wife Audrey are living in a rundown farmhouse in Meadville. Bill is worried about the health of little Jessica, who's obviously sick. Audrey is not exactly an ideal wife and mother. In fact, hoo boy, is she a louse!
"Frontier Town"--originally broadcast October 10, 1952, 65 years ago. Episode titled "Todd Ford." When a young miner is shot and his claim stolen, Chad Remington battles evil Rocky Carew and his henchmen. Starring Jeff (Tex) Chandler.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Frontier Town, 1952-1953 Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.
Western Wednesday Presents Frontier Town "Big Strike Claim Jump "1952 When a young miner is shot and his claim stolen, Chad Remington battles evil Rocky Carew and his henchmen. Jeff Chandler is billed as "Tex" Chandler. The date is approximate. Jeff Chandler, Wade Crosby, Bob Mitchell (organist), Ivan Ditmars (possible organist), Bill Forman (announcer).
Western Wednesday Presents Frontier Town "Chad Comes Home" 9/26/52 With Jeff ("Tex") Chandler as Chad Remington , a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. His sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon (Wade Crosby), speaks in a W. C. Fields dialect. Either Bob Mitchell or Ivan Ditmars at the organ. Chad gets revenge on his father's killers and clears the name of the innocent Indian who was lynched for the crime. The date is approximate. Jeff Chandler, Wade Crosby, Bob Mitchell (organist), Bill Forman (announcer)
Western (1952 - 1953)Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a WC Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series. Go To GoDaddy, use the promo code blu19 and save 10%
Jeff Chandler played the original "Chad Remington" Reed Hadley later replaced Chandler and is shows in the film THE HALF BREED (1952) Chad Remington was a two fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. Chad's sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon, played by Wade Crosby, who performed his role in a W.C. Fields dialect. Mr. Chandler remained in the lead role for the first 23 shows and was replaced by Reed Hadley who played Remington until the end of the series.